John 11:51

Now he said this not from himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;

In Context

50nor do ye consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not the whole nation should perish.

52And not for the nation only, but also that he might gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

Read all of John 11

Cross References

Numbers 22:28And LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou have smitten me these three times?

Numbers 24:14And now, behold, I go to my people. Come, I will advise thee what this people shall do to thy people in the latter days.

1 Samuel 23:9And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him, and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring here the ephod.

Isaiah 53:5But he was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed.

Matthew 7:22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

John 10:15just as the Father knows me, I also know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.

Matthew Henry on John 11:46-57

The Consultation of the Pharisees; The Prophecy of Caiaphas; A Conspiracy against Christ. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done. 47 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study John 11:51